The practice of singing or saying “the doxology” in Christian worship is an important statement of faith: “Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be. World without end, Amen.”
Another popular doxology I learned growing up in the Methodist church (both spoken and sung) is attributed to hymn writer Thomas Ken in 1674: “Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye Heavenly Host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.”
The “Gloria in Excelsis Deo” or “Great Doxology” is a Latin hymn beginning with the words of the holy angels announcing the birth of Christ to the shepherds in Bethlehem. You’ve likely heard or sung these in different forms, as I have.
A doxology — from “doxa” (glory) and “logia” (to speak) — is a short expression of praise and honor to God. Since the early church, believers have used them to corporately give thanks and worship for all He’s done.
Have you sung or spoken these? Do you know others?
Victory In Christ 
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